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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Paces Philadelphia in regular-season opener
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Maxey amassed 28 points (9-19 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five assists, four rebounds, three steals and three blocks across 40 minutes in Tuesday's 106-100 win over the Knicks.
Maxey struggled from three-point range but got to the charity stripe often and dropped a game-high 28 points against the defending champions. The star point guard contributed across the stat sheet, especially on the defensive end, leading all players in steals while tying for the game-high mark in blocks. The 25-year-old could dish out fewer assists alongside LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this season, though Maxey should remain one of the team's top offensive options.
76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Solid all-around effort in loss
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Maxey recorded 22 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, six assists and a steal across 30 minutes in Friday's 125-120 preseason loss to the Celtics.
Maxey delivered an efficient offensive performance, converting seven of his 11 field-goal attempts to finish second in scoring -- behind Joel Embiid -- while leading the 76ers with six assists. He also committed four turnovers, but his ability to generate offense as both a scorer and facilitator should mitigate the ball-security issues he might deal with, though that also comes with having a high usage rate. At the end of the day, Maxey's scoring efficiency and playmaking should continue to make him one of Philadelphia's most valuable fantasy contributors heading into the regular season.
76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Inefficient in Saturday's loss
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Maxey logged eight points (2-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block over 18 minutes during Saturday's 144-106 preseason loss to the Celtics.
Maxey and VJ Edgecombe were the lone starters for the 76ers on Saturday while Jaylen Brown (rest), LeBron James (rest) and Joel Embiid (rest) were held out. Maxey didn't have the best game offensively, but he should have an easier time manoeuvring through defenses on a night-to-night basis when his star teammates are on the floor with him.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Set to play Thursday
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Maxey (rest) is in line to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Nets, per ESPN.com.
The 76ers are getting their first look at their star-studded lineup Thursday. Maxey, Joel Embiid, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are all set to take the floor together for the first time.
Maxey (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
With Maxey, LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Anfernee Simons all resting during the preseason opener, more usage will be available for second-year guard VJ Edgecombe and rookie Labaron Philon. It's unclear if Maxey will be available for Thursday's preseason game in Brooklyn.
LeBron James said Monday that his relationship with Maxey played a significant role in his decision to sign with the 76ers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
James said he narrowed his free-agent choices to five teams before ultimately choosing Philadelphia. The 41-year-old described his relationship with Maxey as "really, really great" and said their extensive conversations were a "main deciding factor" in his decision. James previously revealed that Maxey was among the first players to contact him after he informed the Lakers he wouldn't return, with the two sharing a close relationship that extends beyond basketball. The additions of James and Jaylen Brown should reduce Maxey's responsibilities as Philadelphia's primary ballhandler, potentially allowing him to generate more catch-and-shoot opportunities. Maxey converted 41.7 percent of his 3.4 catch-and-shoot three-point attempts per game during the 2025-26 regular season compared to just 33.5 percent on 5.2 pull-up attempts, so a change in shot profile could lead to improved efficiency from beyond the arc.
Maxey could spend more time playing off the ball during the 2026-27 season, Chris Hine of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown should reduce Maxey's responsibilities as Philadelphia's primary ball-handler, potentially allowing him to generate more catch-and-shoot opportunities. Maxey converted 41.7 percent of his 3.4 catch-and-shoot three-point attempts per game during the 2025-26 regular season compared to just 33.5 percent on 5.2 pull-up attempts, so a change in shot profile could lead to improved efficiency from beyond the arc.
